Assistant Controller

Job DescriptionJob Description We are looking for an Assistant Controller to join our finance team in Dallas, Texas, supporting a fast-paced organization within the telecom infrastructure sector. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial operations, strengthening reporting processes, and helping leadership make informed business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a dependable second-in-command to the Controller while also providing hands-on support across core accounting activities, including accounts receivable and accounts payable coverage when needed.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and other recurring financial reports, delivering clear analysis that supports operational and executive decision-making.
• Oversee general ledger activity and contribute to timely period-end and year-end close activities, ensuring accuracy and completeness across financial records.
• Reconcile key balance sheet accounts such as cash, prepaid expenses, intangible assets, fixed assets, and accrued liabilities, resolving variances promptly.
• Partner with teams across the business to support expansion initiatives and ensure accounting processes align with organizational growth.
• Coordinate audit preparation by assembling schedules, documentation, and analysis required by external auditors, and assist in addressing follow-up questions.
• Review discrepancies, compliance concerns, and audit observations, then take appropriate action to resolve issues and improve financial controls.
• Monitor accounting workflows to identify inefficiencies, recommend process enhancements, and help document policies that strengthen internal controls.
• Support cash management activities through short-term cash flow forecasting, treasury reporting, and other financial analyses as requested.
• Provide training and guidance on accounting systems and participate in cross-functional projects, including special initiatives tied to process improvement and business growth. If interested in being considered for this role, please email a resume to Liz Noyes at Robert Half via Linked in.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related discipline.
• At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within telecom infrastructure, construction, or another project-based industry.
• Strong working knowledge of month-end close, general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and account reconciliations.
• Experience with revenue recognition concepts, work-in-progress accounting, budgeting, and cost control practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, along with experience using accounting platforms; familiarity with Viewpoint Vista and Power BI is advantageous.
• Solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and internal control environments; exposure to SOX-related practices is a plus.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism, work independently, and manage competing deadlines effectively.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.